Donald Byrd / John Jenkins - Star Eyes (Vinyl LP, Savoy) - EX / EX

Donald Byrd and John Jenkins’ Star Eyes brings together two leading voices of 1950s hard bop, with Byrd’s crisp trumpet lines set against Jenkins’ fluid alto saxophone. Drawn from a 1957 session, the music combines blues-inflected themes, bebop language and tightly swinging ensemble playing. The pairing of Byrd and Jenkins gives the session a lively front line, backed by a strong rhythm section firmly rooted in the classic hard bop sound.

Savoy Records.

Sleeve and Vinyl graded Excellent.